Coordinator: Apex Arts

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Title Code: Coordinator: Apex Arts JOB SUMMARY Leads planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the county-wide Apex Arts Magnet Programs within the Division of College and Career Readiness; provides recruitment, application, technical, financial, and evaluation support for this program; collaborates with district-wide magnet and curriculum coordinators, Apex Arts magnet principals, school-based Apex Arts Magnet Site Coordinators and Academic Specialists, networks with greater Annapolis-Baltimore-Washington arts professionals and artists in higher education. Additional Work Days/Hours Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed: Evenings/Nights Outside of normal business hours Summer hours ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Leads the design, development, and implementation of AACPS preK-12 Apex Arts Magnet Programs including elementary school co-curricular music programming to support instrumental music development in schools with high percentages of underserved youth, annual county-wide Apex Arts magnet recruitment, application, and audition processes as well as public relations and marketing for all major events. Manages the Apex Arts Magnet Office, including the management of Apex Arts programming, reviewing, maintaining, and updating AACPS regulations, policies, and procedures related to Apex Arts magnet programs, liaisoning between central office and Apex Arts magnet schools and staff, liaisoning between CCR and Curriculum, Instruction and Assesswment staff, and networking with local and regional artists. Serves as a liaison to the Departments of Technology and Budget & Finance to review and manage the planning for and purchase of all technology-based instructional tools and software used in the Apex Arts magnet programs. Designs, plans, and conducts presentations on Apex Arts Magnet programs for AACPS employees, Board of Education, arts-based community organizations, higher education partners, potential donors, and the community-at-large including seeking and applying for external grant funding to support Apex Arts magnet program quality and growth. Coordinates with the Department of Transportation to plan all regular, after hours, and field trip transportation requests related to the Apex Arts magnet programs. Collaborates with other Magnet and Curriculum & Instruction Coordinators to appropriately use and augment AACPS curricular elements for targeted use in our Apex Arts magnet programs and coordinates and cooperates with AACPS Art, Music, and Dance Coordinators to integrate the vision of their offices into Apex Arts magnet programs.. Collaborates with appropriate CCR staff and school-based Apex Arts magnet staff to develop, administer, and analyze annual standardized magnet program stakeholder surveys and evaluations, and will then coordinate and support the Central Office magnet program leaders to write an annual Magnet Program Report to include Apex Arts student engagement and achievement data, Apex Arts programs’ challenges and successes, special awards and grants and community engagement. Coordinates and supports regular Apex Arts magnet advisory board meetings composed of representatives from all Apex Arts stakeholder groups and coordinates and chairs regular county-wide Apex Arts magnet program meetings with school-based magnet program leaders. Serves as liaison to Maryland State Department of Education, LEAs institutions of higher education, employers association, unions, regional business and industry professional groups, community groups, and other organizations to present AACPS Apex Arts magnet program successes. Prepares proposals and presents Apex Arts magnet program successes at regional and national conferences and serves on regional and statewide committees related to Apex Arts Magnet Programs, as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education Master's Degree in an Arts related course of study from a regionally accredited college or university required. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience Five (5) years related successful teaching experience required; Experience writing arts and arts-integrated curricula required. Experience with designing and implementing arts and arts integrated teacher professional development activities required. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics Knowledge of K-12 school organization and administration. Demonstrated success in a leadership role within a K-12 arts magnet program. Excellent interpersonal, written, and communication skills. Demonstrated success managing large-scale projects, including design, implementation and budget management. Proven ability in acquiring external program funding, including fundraising, large scale grant writing, and associated funds management. Demonstrated ability in ongoing program evaluation. Ability to work with a variety of personnel and stakeholders, including school system staff, higher education, business and industry, and the public. Ability to effectively present AACPS magnet initiatives and program information to a variety of audiences (BOE, directors, executive staff, school facilities, arts community, higher education, business and industry, parent/community groups). Knowledge of community development preferred. Ability to create a positive environment that values, respects and leverages all employee talents while providing fair advancement for all employees. Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations. Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred). Licenses and Certifications Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment. Hold or be eligible for Supervisor of Instruction, Assistant Principal, and Principal licensure issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required; or Hold Administrator I Certificate issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required. Hold or be eligible for professional educator certificate/license issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required. Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required. Daily access to reliable transportation. Driving Requirements Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position. Personal Vehicle Professional Organization Affiliations or Memberships Employee must retain active enrollment, affiliations, and memberships as a condition of employment. Active membership in a statewide or national arts education-related professional organization required. LEADERSHIP ROLE First level supervisor People Management This position acts as the manager for 1 to 5 direct staff. This position acts as the manager for 11 to 49 indirect staff. This position manages 1 to 2 departments. Management Duties/Responsibilities Interviews, selects, and trains employees. Sets/adjusts pay rate and work hours. Directs the work of employees. Maintains records for use in supervision. Assess employees’ performance (productivity/efficiency) to make promotional recommendation/other status changes. Handles employee complaints/grievances. Disciplines employees. Plans the work. Determines the techniques to use. Apportions the work among the employees. Determines the type of materials, supplies, machinery, equipment or tools to be used of materials or merchandise to be brought, stocked and sold. Controls the flow and distribution of materials or merchandise and supplies. Provides for the safety and security of the employees or the property. Plans and controls the budget. Monitors and implements legal compliance measures. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands Standing: under 1/3 of the time Walking: under 1/3 of the time Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time Driving: As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position. Vision The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. No special vision requirements Work Environment Location Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time Noise Level Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time Weight & Force Lifting and carrying requirements Up to 10 pounds: under 1/3 of the time JOB INFORMATION Approved Date: 10/1/2026 Established Date: 9/1/2026 Title Code: C02752 Title: COORDINATOR: APEX ARTS Alternate Title: Coordinator: Apex Arts Reports to Generic: Director Reports to Specific: DIRECTOR: COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS-SECONDARY ORGANIZATION Division: Academics Business Unit: College & Career Readiness Department: College & Career Readiness-Secondary Negotiated Agreement: Association of Education Leaders (AEL) HR JOB INFORMATION Unit: II Days Worked: 260 FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt Grade: LG4CO Click HERE to view Terms of Employment, Benefits and Salary Scale. Scroll down to locate (Unit 2 – School Administrators) Essential Job: Months Worked: 12 Hours Worked: 8 Job Family: Instructional Services Sub-Function: Instructional Coordinators VR# 26168